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Old 29th Nov 2012, 19:44
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Monarch boosts Christmas flying programme

Monarch is adding extra flights to popular winter sun destinations over Christmas and New Year after seeing rising demand from several UK airports.

It has put an extra 17,500 seats on sale, including 35 new flights to Faro, Lanzarote, Tenerife, Gran Canaria, Gibraltar, Alicante and Malaga, departing from Birmingham, Gatwick, Luton and Manchester between December 19 and January 9.

Kevin George, managing director of Monarch Airlines, said: "We have been delighted by the increased demand for seats on our flights during Christmas and New Year and we are very pleased to be able to respond by offering our customers more seats which, as always, are excellent value for money."

Credit: Travel Mole
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Old 30th Nov 2012, 17:23
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Good news for Monarch, very pleased for them.
Good results.
Extra flights
45 new aircraft!!!

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Old 30th Nov 2012, 18:21
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Re Monarch financial results;

It all looked so encouraging until a report on Bloomberg today, where the boss of Monarch says they want to move away from holiday charter traffic to true low cost..

If they plan that route against the much larger Easy Jet and Ryan Air they will get pulverized


Monarch Plans 45-Jet Order Next Year in Low-Cost Carrier Pursuit - Businessweek

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Old 30th Nov 2012, 18:36
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Nigel - Monarch's pricing structure is similar to EZY/FR, their in flight service is similar to EZY/FR, their attempts to squeeze extra revenue in the form of seat selection etc are similar to EZY/FR and to top it off their seat pitch is usually worse than EZY/FR. If something looks like a lcc, smells like a lcc and acts like an lcc, the chances are it's an lcc. Monarch's days as a quality carrier are long long gone.
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Old 1st Dec 2012, 07:00
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Looking for Annabelle Winter........

Can anyone help?

Looking for Annabelle Winter, who I believe flew for Monarch from 80 onwards. She was an instructor at Biggin Hill in 78/79.

Thank you

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Old 1st Dec 2012, 07:37
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Could try the 'Where are they now' section Peter.
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Old 1st Dec 2012, 08:28
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I remember Annabelle, although I cant help with her current whereabouts I'm afraid. I flew with her on the 737, back in the Berlin Days (late 80's/early 90's), she was also over in Guatemala with us in 89.....I think she had just joined then.........she took her husband with her as we were over there for several months, she had an acting background (I seem to recall she had RADA qualifications and a part in a Bond movie rings a bell too!!!!).

I think she left shortly after the 73's disappeared in the early 90's....maybe someone of our era, but with a better memory than me, can help!!!!
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Old 1st Dec 2012, 10:49
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Nothing has changed with that report, that those of us at Monarch already new.
The only part which might have surprised some, but not me l hasten to add, is getting out of long haul.
The company announced over a year ago that is was going to concentrate on scheduled over charter in the future.
If we were not tied into lease agreements that are costly to get out of, the A330s would have gone.
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Old 1st Dec 2012, 11:43
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I think Annabelle instructs at Stapleford.
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Old 2nd Dec 2012, 11:19
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The only part which might have surprised some, but not me l hasten to add, is getting out of long haul. The company announced over a year ago that is was going to concentrate on scheduled over charter in the future.
If we were not tied into lease agreements that are costly to get out of, the A330s would have gone.
Although its no surprise to see MON dropping Long-Haul, it seems the recent results indicate some long-haul destinations were good money makers!!

No figure on overall losses was given but the group claimed “strong profitable growth” in tour operations sales and yields, driven by successful winter and summer package holiday programmes, particularly to Goa, Greece and Florida, for which sales significantly outperformed the market.
Lets hope for all at MON the bean-counters have got it right!
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Monarch Airlines has entered into an sponsorship agreement with Leeds United Football Club which will see it become the Club’s Official North Stand Sponsor.
It will provide Monarch with marketing support for the launch of its sixth UK airport base, Leeds Bradford with its two new winter routes to Grenoble and Munich and twelve new routes for summer 2013.
Under the agreement Monarch branding will featuring across both the internal and external fascia of the North Stand which overlooks the M621 motorway.

2012 News - Flights - Leeds United announces exciting new partnership with Monarch Airlines | Flights News - Monarch
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Old 14th Dec 2012, 14:34
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Good for them. Let's hope that their efforts keep paying off and they maintain the good marketing. Well done Monarch!
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Old 14th Dec 2012, 16:12
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This terrible news will not go down too well in the Derby area, we hate Leeds with a passion.

I will never go on an airline which sponsors Leeds United (aka scum )
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Old 14th Dec 2012, 16:22
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Oh dear!

Leeds United are hated by supporters of both of Manchester's Premier League clubs, as well.

Shot to both feet.
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Old 14th Dec 2012, 17:03
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Peter,

Annabelle was at Stapleford Flight Centre 2/3 years ago, not sure if she is still about tho...I'd suggest you call Lisa at Stapleford and she will be able to advise you of onward contact info.

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Old 14th Dec 2012, 20:14
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``VC 10 man.....This terrible news will not go down too well in the Derby area, we hate Leeds with a passion.

I will never go on an airline which sponsors Leeds United (aka scum ) ``

What a lovely chap you are. With attitudes like that I`m not suprised football tribalism is alive and well....
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Old 14th Dec 2012, 20:37
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Grrr

As for a Luton based airline sponsoring Leeds........Gggrrrrrrr!
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Old 18th Dec 2012, 19:26
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Some fairly heavy marketing by Monarch of ski routes to Friedrichshafen, Grenoble and Munich going on at the moment. Is this normal or a sign that Monarch is finding sales to these destinations a little below expectations ?
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Old 18th Dec 2012, 19:31
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They are trying to establish themselves in a new market niche. That comes expensive.
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Old 18th Dec 2012, 22:10
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Airlines and Niche markets do not work! bmibaby tried and failed...Only legacy carriers who feed the majority of their passengers into a hub can make it succeed!
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